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"BE MORE CONCERNED WITH YOUR CHARACTER THAN YOUR REPUTATION, BECAUSE YOUR CHARACTER IS WHAT YOU REALLY ARE, WHILE YOUR REPUTATION IS MERELY WHAT OTHERS THINK YOU ARE,"

This is one of many quotes from Coach John Wooden whose passing on Friday 4th June 2010 silenced the world of basketball. John Wooden was known as the best coach to ever mentor the game of college basketball in the US. To basketball fans across the world, he was more than a coach; he was a metaphor for the game and an inspiration of well being. He touched basketball fans both near and far, and it’s been said that if you followed all of Wooden’s lessons in basketball and applied them to life, you’d have no choice but to succeed.

You see Coach Wooden was a better human being than he was a coach. I would think most of us would want to be associated with a man who epitomized the human spirit. He cared more about winning lives than winning games. But games he did win; he won 10 titles in 12 years, including seven in a row. 88 consecutive wins and four undefeated seasons. They are part of his legacy, but only part. The greater legacy is the respect of his players, his peers, and the dignity he gave to a game and his desire that athletes he influenced be the best they can be both on and off the Basketball court.

Wooden’s example emphasises the wonderful opportunity that sport provides to influence people around us and make a positive difference. In this E-Newslink you will read about our ‘Make Sport Your Mission’ course. New Zealand young people desperately need positive direction and healthy role models. Our goal is to find ordinary people with a love for sport and create opportunities for them to make a difference and put their passion to good use. Consider doing ‘Make Sport Your Mission’ yourself, or perhaps pass this on to someone who you think maybe interested.

Kevin Goldsbury and The Ignite Sport Team

MAKE SPORT YOUR MISSION COURSE

Sport is a huge part of kiwi society. However, we have been slow in picking up the ball in developing ways to effectively embrace the opportunities sport provides to change lives and positively influence our Kiwi sports culture. ‘Make Sport Your Mission’ is a Christian focused course which explores and unpacks issues of Sport, Faith and God from a NZ perspective and provides an ideal opportunity for those who are 'sports mad' to discover how they can make a positive difference through sport. Topics covered include: Sport as Mission, Inner Fitness, Understanding NZ sports culture and associated issues, trends and opportunities.

Make Sport Your Mission is offered as either a One day workshop (Sat June 26, 9am - 4pm), OR Four evening workshops (Mon July 5, 12, 19, 26, 7.30pm - 9pm).

To register or for further information please contact Steve Willis Ph 9202204; email steve@ignitesport.org.nz

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CSI Naenae

Register a team now in the Naenae ‘Community Sports Invitational’ (CSI) 2010.

CSI Naenae event is open to youth, community and school groups from Naenae community and surrounding areas. The aim is to bring together a variety of young people for an exciting afternoon of competitive sporting action. CSI Naenae is a change to meet new people, and show them what you’ve got in the sporting arena! Sports include Cage, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Bowls and more. Ignite Sport is running this event in partnership with the Naenae Youth trust and the Billy Graham Boxing Academy.

Date: Sunday 20th June 2010
Time: 12.15pm - 4pm

To Register a team please contact Kathy Tausili, Ph 9202204; email: kathy@ignitesport.org.nz.

WOMEN'S 'START ME UP' CHALLENGE ATTRACTS FIRST TIMERS

200 women walked, ran and cycled their way from start to finish in what for most was their first ever event of this kind. All participants successfully completed the challenge which was staged along the Scenic Petone Foreshore and Hutt River Trail. This 'entry level' event is run by in partnership with Petone Youth and Family Trust.

Apart from the satisfaction of completing the challenge most the participants also received some magnificent prizes including a bike donated by VIC Cycles, Gym memberships and local restaurant and boutique vouchers.

Start Me Up has fast become a 'known' annual event with its focus being on participation rather than competition. We look forward to even more participants in March 2011. Further information can be found on our website.

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SPORTS PLUS 2010

Sports Plus is a pilot project run in partnership with MSD and NZ Work and Income. The project provides an opportunity for four young people (age16-24) who are 'out of work', to complete a 26 week work placement with Ignite Sport. Trainees are involved in running a number of Ignite Sport projects and assist with school academy programmes and other community sports events. Each trainee is also required to coaches a school sports team. The project started in January and runs through till the end of July.

We would like to introduce to you our 2010 Sports Plus Trainees:

Hi my name is Andrew Soper and I am eighteen years old. In the long term, my goal is to attend university and pursue a career in the area of health science. I would like to use this year with Ignite sport to gain further maturity and workplace skills before applying for university. I believe my current situation of working in a team with 3 other Sports Plus workers will help develop my teamwork skills and learning to get on with others in a variety of situations. Time management and discipline are also skills that will be developed during my time with Ignite Sport through working towards deadlines and helping with projects. As part of Sports Plus I coach swimming at Wilford Primary in Petone, I hope to positively impact my community by offering swimming lessons to those who may not otherwise get this opportunity.

Hi my name is Vea Kathy Tausili. I’m 23 Years of age living in Alicetown. I have just moved to Wellington from the beautiful city of Christchurch to explore new career paths and to challenge myself in life. Sport is a big part of my life played ever since I could remember. My main sports are Netball, Volleyball, Basketball and Touch but I also play anything that comes my way. I am enjoying my time with Ignite Sport and I am involved in running events and coaching Netball at HVHS. Sport Plus also gives me an opportunity to study while working for Ignite Sport which will provide opportunity to further my career in and around sport.

Kia Ora. My name is Darcy and I am 18 years old. I am originally from Whanganui and moved to Wainuiomata when I was 9 years old. Last year was my final year at secondary school at Saint Bernard’s College where I had attended since I was Form 1. During my time at Saint Bernard’s College I had played Rugby, Rugby League and Touch Rugby. As part of Sports Plus I have coached the Senior and Junior Touch teams at Saint Bernard’s College. I am hoping to move into a career in sports once I complete Sports Plus. I have been passionate about and enjoy playing sports and enjoy meeting and hanging with people that are just as passionate about sports as I am.

Hey I’m Matt Goldsbury. I am 19 years old and have lived in Petone all my life. Sport is my passion. I play Cricket for Petone Seniors although I love playing other sports also. Sports Plus is a perfect opportunity for me to start my career in and around sport. As part of Sports Plus coach the Hutt Valley High School Girls 1st XI cricket team. I am enjoying coaching and the challenge it presents. I want to have a career in sport and Sports Plus is providing me with a great opportunity to experience life in the sports industry. I enjoy playing and coaching sport and would love to do more of it in the future. Coaching at HVHS is providing me with valuable experience and the training I am receiving from Ignite Sport is invaluable.

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IGNITE SOCCER CAGE TO FEATURE AT PHOENIX OPEN DAY

The Ignite Soccer cage will feature on July 4th at the Westpac Stadium as part of this year’s Phoenix Open day. We have had opportunity to set and run the Cage at Phoenix home games which has provided a great opportunity to serve the Wellington Football community as well as get some great publicity for Ignite Sport and our sponsors.

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'TEAM IGNITE' BRINGS HOME THE SILVERWARE

A team of 28 athletes represented Ignite Sport at this year's 'Elite' Sports Camp. The camp, held over Auckland Anniversary weekend at Totara Springs, brought together young athletes from all over the North Island for a weekend of fellowship and highly competitive non-stop sports action. 'Team Ignite Sport' featured in eight finals, winning five cups and finished a credible 5th out of 13 teams.

Ignite Sport will also be sending a team to the Masters Camp on October 29-31. If you are 35 years plus and interested in being part of our Ignite Team please contact Kevin Ph 9202204 (Ignite Office).

IGNITE SPORT SERVES BYM EASTER CAMP

Ignite Sport ran the sports competition at this year's Baptist Youth Ministries camp in Fielding. Over 900 young people camped at Manfield Park and a good number of young people took part in the Touch Rugby, Soccer and Volleyball Competitions. The standard of play was high throughout the weekend with Lower Hutt, Petone, Tawa, and Pirimai Baptist youth groups performing well in the finals.

IGNITION 2010 INDOOR SPORTS TOURNAMENT

ENTER A TEAM NOW!

The 4th 'IGNITION' indoor sports tournament kicks off on Sunday August 29th. The Tournament will be held at Valley Action Indoor Centre in Petone. School, Sports clubs, community and church groups are welcome to register teams in what will be 5 hours of 'action-packed, adrenaline pumping indoor sports action'. Sports in 2009 will include Indoor Netball, Soccer, Cricket, Table Tennis, Cage Soccer, Volleyball, and Bowls. The day will also include spot prizes and trophy presentation. Past Champions: 2007 Hutt Valley High School PE Dept; 2008 Upper Hutt Rugby Academy; 2009 NZ Statistics.

Teams compose of 8 (min) - 15 (max) players. Entry Fee per team $200 (Adult Grade), $150 (Youth Grade). The Tournament will have a limit of 30 teams so register your team early to avoid disappointment. To receive your registration pack please contact Kevin Goldsbury 04 9202204 or email kevin@ignitesport.org.nz.

IGNITION 2010 >>>>

NAENAE INTERMEDIATE VENTURE CLASS

During term two we have had the privilege of working with twenty Year 8 students from Naenae Intermediate. Over nine weeks together we have been exploring a range of sport, fitness, life skills and health related topics. The programme involved workshops at the Ignite Sport Centre, a visit to Billy Graham's Naenae Boxing Academy and the Action Indoor Sports Centre.

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IT'S ALWAYS SAD WHEN YOU GET TO THE FINAL CHAPTER OF A GREAT BOOK...

Last year’s Entertainment Book has been a real page-turner, but unfortunately it expired on 1 June 2009. If you have read the Entertainment Book from cover to cover, it's time to purchase the sequel!

Purchase your 2009/10 Entertainment Book from Ignite Sport Trust for $60 and Ignite Sport receives $12. Entertainment books feature the best in dining, accommodation, theatres, sports and much more... all with 25% to 50% off or two-for-one offers. Purchase your NEW book today and at the same time, you will be supporting our fundraising efforts.

Purchase your book from the Ignite Sport Office: Level 1, 73-75 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt OR Contact Kevin Ph 9202204; kevin@ignitesport.org.nz

IGNITE SPORT TRUST

Ignite Sport Trust is a Charitable Trust with a vision to positively influence New Zealand sports culture and provide opportunity for all people to realize and reach their God-given potential in both sport and life. If you would like to know more about the work of Ignite Sport please visit our website or phone the Ignite Sport Office (04) 9202204
Charities Commission Registration Number: CC20406

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